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 Issue Date: 10/29/2024 | Click headlines for full story, pics, video or to comment
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“Anora,” “Babygirl,” “Challengers,” “A Different Man” and “Nickel Boys” Up For Best Feature At The Gothams
The Gotham Film & Media Institute has unveiled the nominations for the 34th edition of The Gothams, singling out 39 feature films and 25 performances in nine award categories. The nominations were announced via social media. Nominated for Best Feature are Anora, Babygirl, Challengers, A Different Man, and Nickel Boys. Up for Best International Feature
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Francis Ford Coppola To Receive 50th AFI Life Achievement Award
Francis Ford Coppola will be the 50th recipient of the American Film Institute (AFI) Life Achievement Award, America’s highest honor for a career in film. The award will be presented to Coppola at a Gala Tribute at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on April 26, 2025. “Francis Ford Coppola is a peerless artist–one who
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Teri Garr, Comic Actor In “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” Dies At 79
Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79. Garr died Tuesday of multiple sclerosis “surrounded by family and friends,” said publicist Heidi Schaeffer. Garr battled other health problems in recent years, underwent an
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SKUNK Signs Directorial Duo Moorhead & Benson
SKUNK has added the award-winning filmmaking duo of Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead–aka Moorhead & Benson–for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded content. Benson and Moorhead are known for their boundary-pushing storytelling and do-it-yourself approach to filmmaking. The directorial duo’s critically acclaimed films include The Endless, a sci-fi cult classic, the horror-romance Spring, and Synchronic,
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Directors Melissa Bolton-Klinger and Sasie Sealy Join Honor Society For Spots, Branded Content
Production company Honor Society has added directors Melissa Bolton-Klinger and Sasie Sealy to its roster for U.S. representation spanning commercials and branded content. Bolton-Klinger, a director and creative director, brings a diverse portfolio of commercial, TV and film work to her new roost. Her background in improv at L.A.’s The Groundlings informs her fast-paced, sharp,
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Cian McKenna joins Los York as creative director, motion
Expanding its capabilities in design and motion work, Los York has signed award winning designer and artist Cian McKenna to its roster. Based in Ireland, McKenna began his career in design and typography, and expanded to motion design and directing. McKenna’s work, which is defined by precision, simplicity, beautiful composition and elegance, has been featured
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Lineup Of Jury Presidents Unveiled For ADC 104th Annual Awards
The One Club for Creativity has announced the creatives who have been selected to serve as jury presidents for the ADC 104th Annual Awards. Founded in 1920, the ADC Annual Awards is the world’s longest continuously running awards program to recognize global excellence in craft and innovation in all forms of advertising and design. Confirmed
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Robert Downey Jr. says he “intends to sue” all future executives who use his AI replica
Robert Downey Jr. doesn’t think Marvel executives would ever recreate his portrayal of Tony Stark using artificial intelligence. But if they did, he would lawyer up — even posthumously. On a recent episode of the “On With Kara Swisher” podcast, the Oscar-winning actor said he intends to “sue all future executives” who allow an AI-created
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Silver Spoon Launches Virtual Production Hub, Hires Ryan Duggan As ECD
With a focus on the advertising market, Silver Spoon has launched a virtual production hub in Secaucus, NJ, and hired Ryan Duggan as executive creative director. Duggan joins Silver Spoon from Ntropic, the motion graphic and visual effects studio, where he was creative director. A graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, he’s
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Review: Director Robert Zemeckis’ “Here”
Robert Zemeckis’ latest movie is insanely ambitious, starting with the dinosaurs and ending in present day with the Roomba. But it’s fixed on just one spot. “Here” reunites Zemeckis, screenwriter Eric Roth and actors Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, who collaborated on “Forrest Gump.” This time, they’re not telling the larger-than-life story of a man
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Google ad change could affect millions of small businesses
Google is changing the way its Google Local Services ads work, which could affect millions of small businesses. Google Local Services ads run locally and are a big way that small businesses market their goods and services. Ads appear on the top of Google search results. Starting Nov. 21, only businesses with a verified Google
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